Murray Wood: Lots of empty seats in the stands during Roughriders' home opener
Murray Wood says he saw plenty of empty seats at Mosaic Stadium during the Saskatchewan Roughriders' home opener against...
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Regina's mayor pleased with revenue sharing but wants more flexibility
"There's only one taxpayer" is a sentiment Regina's mayor says he understands. Chad Bachynski is reacting to the provincial budget, which pledges just over $61 million to the City of Regina in municip...
Mar 19, 2026 Regina Mayor Chad Bachynski is glad for the revenue sharing dollars coming to the City through this year's provincial budget. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan's budget targets affordability. Here's what's being offered
The Scott Moe government says measures in its budget 2026-27 will help keep Saskatchewan one of the most affordable places to live in Canada. The total price tag for affordability measures in the budg...
Mar 18, 2026
Economic growth, challenging budget reviewed by Regina's mayor in annual address
Regina is "on the rise," Mayor Chad Bachynski said in his 2026 State of the City address Thursday. "It was a year of learning, of growth, of challenges, and frankly, trying to bring stability to the c...
Mar 13, 2026 Mayor Chad Bachynski delivers the State of the City address at the Conexus Arts Centre March 12, 2026. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Higher fines, higher fares, and no more meters: Regina parking changes get green light
Higher rates, bigger fines, and no more meters. Changes to Regina's parking bylaw have been approved by city council, to take effect April 1. Following Wednesday's meeting, director of community stand...
Mar 13, 2026 This mockup demonstrates how users will scratch off the date and time to validate a prepaid voucher for an hour of parking. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Regina Public Library told no debt room for renewal project
The Regina Public Library said it was surprised to learn at budget time that the city's credit card is maxed out and there's no room for its Central renewal project. The library's board chair and othe...
Mar 12, 2026 The Regina Public Library said a developer should be chosen by mid 2026. (980 CJME file photo)
VIDEO: Clean up your recycling habits, Regina homeowners warned
Changes to blue cart recycling in Regina may be creating some confusion about just what can and cannot be put into the carts. The City of Regina and SK Recycles are hoping to clear up that confusion, ...
Mar 10, 2026 Carter Krasiun, general manager of Crown Shred and Recycling, holds up an example of the soft plastic that can jam up the machinery. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Analyst says gas prices could settle down but things remain unpredictable
Filling up continues to be painful for Saskatchewan drivers, as the war in the Middle East drives volatility in oil prices. Benchmark crude prices had soared to their highest levels since 2022, reachi...
Mar 09, 2026 Saskatchewan drivers could get hit three times over by rising fuel costs: at the pumps, over cost of transport and in interest. (980 CJME file photo)
Regina councillor says being a female politician an 'extra hill to climb'
A story from the 2024 campaign trail sticks out in Sarah Turnbull's mind as she contemplates the additional hurdles women face - especially in politics. "I actually door-knocked someone who told me th...
Mar 06, 2026 Ward 5 Councillor Sarah Turnbull took to Facebook this week, decrying the ways she says she is treated differently as a female politician. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Winnipeg experience sheds some light on Regina parking transition
The City of Regina is headed down a path already cleared by Winnipeg and other cities when it comes to on-street parking. On Wednesday, Regina's executive committee agreed to forward an amendment to c...
Mar 05, 2026 Parking changes are coming to Regina this week, with transit fare increases set for next Wednesday. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
Prepaid vouchers touted as low-tech alternative to digital payments for parking
After hearing feedback about the loss of coin-operated parking meters, Regina's executive committee is giving its support to a low-tech option for parking payment. An amendment brought forward to the ...
Mar 04, 2026 Regina’s executive committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to recommend to council a package of changes to the parking bylaw which includes selling prepaid parking vouchers. (Geoff Smith/980 CJME)
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Sarah Mills: Canadians are experiencing the World Cup like true soccer fans
Canada's first game at the World Cup had highs, lows, frustration, desperation and thrills. Sarah Mills says Canada may ...
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The Evan Bray Show - Monday, June 15
**WITH GUEST HOST TAMARA CHERRY 8:30 - There's been no shortage of major developments coming out of Washington, from tra...